Crime Rate in Rockingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rockingham

The total recorded crimes in Rockingham, Barnsley, UK in July 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rockingham crime rate of 7.40 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Rockingham, encompassing approximately 13,507 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (38.10% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Rockingham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • West Street with total crimes: 5
  • Glenville Close with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Rockingham?

To understand the safety of Rockingham, we need to analyze Rockingham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Rockingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 1536 crimes compared to 1539.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Rockingham witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

    • In 2023, Rockingham had fewer crimes than the Barnsley average, with 1,433 crimes compared to 1,456. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Rockingham witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnsley, Rockingham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Rockingham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rockingham has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 7.40 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Rockingham crimes were 1,536. The crime rate of Rockingham in 2024 was 113.71 (year) or 9.48 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rockingham were around 1,433 crimes with yearly crime rate of 106.09 (year) or 8.84 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rockingham)CrimesRank (Rockingham)CrimesRank (Rockingham)
Kingstone250 13,820 13,464 1
Stairfoot236 22,652 22,645 2
Central180 42,555 32,490 3
St Helens186 31,877 61,326 11
Dearne North148 51,932 52,185 4
Old Town142 71,982 41,571 6
Monk Bretton131 81,523 91,608 5
North East147 61,546 71,524 7
Worsbrough100 131,457 101,353 9
Wombwell117 91,209 141,239 14
Darfield106 111,436 111,333 10
Penistone East114 101,240 131,045 16
Dearne South79 171,185 151,264 12
Royston105 121,380 121,259 13
Cudworth92 161,115 161,105 15
Hoyland Milton93 15887 18906 17
Dodworth70 18933 17758 18
Darton East57 21783 19754 19
Penistone West60 19613 21626 21
Darton West59 20657 20682 20

Rockingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202518
May 202516
April 202516
March 202514
February 202518
January 202511
December 202417
November 202417
October 20248
September 202420
August 20249

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202521
May 202538
April 202539
March 202526
February 202525
January 202528
December 202436
November 202433
October 202427
September 202427
August 202429

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20257
December 202412
November 202410
October 20241
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 20256
April 202513
March 202511
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20259
April 20253
March 20257
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 186 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20258
April 202513
March 202511
February 202515
January 202524
December 202414
November 202417
October 202425
September 202427
August 202416

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20253
April 202510
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 202413
October 202412
September 202416
August 20245

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 20259
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Rockingham in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rockingham postcode area is presented below.

1. West Street (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Glenville Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
3. High Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Hall Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Mount Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Locksley Gardens (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
7. Redwood Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rockley Crescent (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sheffield Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1

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